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Optimus AUX pre-production image released, set to cost $650

Art Lebedev Studios has offered up a new image of their Optimus AUX keypad. The new photo (above) is said to be a glimpse at the final pre-production prototype, and, in addition, they have given some idea of a price point. Sadly, the price, just like many of the other Art Lebedev items, will be more »

Optimus Maximus keyboard finally shipping

After many delays, the Optimus Maximus keyboard has finally begun shipping. Now don’t get that excited yet, because they are not shipping on a regular basis, those who ordered last year will soon be receiving their keyboard. In addition to those lucky ones who will be getting their keyboard, the Optimus Configurator software utility is more »

Optimus Maximus eBay auction has ended, keyboard sells for incredible price

Remember that Optimus Maximus keyboard auction we showed you a little while back, well the auction has ended, keyboard has sold and we can only imagine the seller was very pleased. With a final bid of $2,750 it has sold for quite a bit over the regular retail price of $1,564.72. Wonder if the buyer more »

Optimus Maximus keyboard in the wild, up for sale

You now have your chance to be amongst the first to get your hands on an actual Optimus Maximus keyboard. Currently up for auction is just that, assuming you are willing to pay the premium price. We had thought people would be crazy to pay the $1,564 that it will retail for, but this auction more »

Lebedev’s Optimus Maximus Keyboard – Delayed again

Again. The once great, now non-existent Optimus Maximus keyboard from Russian designer Art Lebedev has been delayed. This is not the first time that such delays have happened; the name of the device is practically synonymous with vaporware. To put things in perspective, the Maximus was first announced right around July of 2005. Since then, more »